Henderson rehired as BRCHS' CEO

Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 6:50 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 6:50 p.m.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services' search for a CEO came full circle this week.

The board has rehired former CEO Jennifer Henderson, who left the position three weeks ago to take a position as vice president at Appalachian Regional Medical Associates in Boone.

"I accepted the position and quickly realized I missed the mission of Blue Ridge Community Health Services," Henderson said.

That mission is to "provide health care that is affordable and accessible for all," she added.

The "new" CEO had to reapply and go through the interview process with the other applicants.

"I returned for two reasons," she said. "The people and the mission were a good fit for me. Blue Ridge's focus is removing barriers to accessing care."

Henderson joined BRCHS in 2007. During her tenure as CEO, Blue Ridge experienced much growth, including a new 27,000-square-foot health center, expansion of services in Transylvania County and a new satellite in Brevard.

The search committee chose Henderson from a group of four final candidates.

<p>Blue Ridge Community Health Services' search for a CEO came full circle this week.</p><p>The board has rehired former CEO Jennifer Henderson, who left the position three weeks ago to take a position as vice president at Appalachian Regional Medical Associates in Boone. </p><p>"I accepted the position and quickly realized I missed the mission of Blue Ridge Community Health Services," Henderson said.</p><p>That mission is to "provide health care that is affordable and accessible for all," she added. </p><p>The "new" CEO had to reapply and go through the interview process with the other applicants. </p><p>"I returned for two reasons," she said. "The people and the mission were a good fit for me. Blue Ridge's focus is removing barriers to accessing care."</p><p>Henderson joined BRCHS in 2007. During her tenure as CEO, Blue Ridge experienced much growth, including a new 27,000-square-foot health center, expansion of services in Transylvania County and a new satellite in Brevard. </p><p>The search committee chose Henderson from a group of four final candidates.</p><p>Reach Millwood at 828-694-7881 or at joey.millwood@blueridgenow.com.</p>